Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Japan’s Fuji Speedway returns to the Formula One calendar this week for the first time in 30 years. For most, it will be their first experience of the circuit, but for a few wizened faces in the paddock the trip back to Mount Fuji will stir memories of one of Formula One racing’s legendary races - the inaugural Japanese Grand Prix in 1976.

Just like this weekend, the story dominating the headlines back then was a championship battle between McLaren and Ferrari. Instead of Alonso...